data sheet

data template that is populated PAS 14191:2020

data template

schema providing a data structure used to describe the properties of objects NOTE The relevant scope of the data template should be used together with the term “data template”. E.g. a data template for a product should be named “product data template”. A data template for a system should be named “system data template”, etc. […]

delta exchange

exchange of only changed information between two synonymous sources PAS 14191:2020

major change

change that affects the meaning, function or intended useNOTE Definition applies to properties and groups of properties.PAS 14191:2020

metadata

ELI5-S1: BIM Basics E6: Metadata explained Understanding Metadata in Building Information Modeling (BIM) Metadata provides critical information about an item’s content, making it easier to locate and work with specific data instances. For example, an image’s metadata might include details such as color depth, resolution, and creation date. Similarly, a text document’s metadata can contain […]

minor change

change that does not affect the meaning, function or intended use NOTE 1 Definition applies to properties and groups of properties.NOTE 2 Examples of this type of change are new translation, rectification of typographical errors.PAS 14191:2020

property

inherent or acquired feature of an item[SOURCE: BS ISO 6707-1:2017, 3.7.1.3] NOTE Examples include thermal efficiency, heat flow, sound reduction index and acoustic power level.PAS 14191:2020

progression

the process of developing gradually towards a more advanced state.

Information Maturity

a current state of development of an organisation to utilise information in an advanced strategic manner to increase productivity, measured against an assumed optimal state